Supply Chain Director

About the Opportunity

Our client is a Global well-established manufacturing organization with operations across the region. They are seeking a Supply Planning Management to lead supply and inventory planning, supply allocation, import and export planning, and supply chain improvement.

The role is responsible for ensuring reliable product availability against customer demand while managing inventory, capacity, service levels, and cost. The successful candidate will lead multiple teams and work closely with Sales, Production, and regional stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 12 years of experience in supply or production planning, logistics, or supply chain management, with experience leading multiple teams at management level.
• Strong knowledge of inventory planning, supply allocation, capacity planning, and import/export operations.
• Able to manage budgets, performance targets, and complex decisions across functions.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or comparable ERP systems; strong data analysis and presentation skills.
• Effective leadership and stakeholder management skills, including collaboration with regional teams.
• Intermediate English communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the direction, priorities, and performance targets for the Supply Planning Department; lead and develop its managers and teams.
• Oversee supply, production, and inventory planning to meet sales demand while controlling excess stock and warehouse costs.
• Coordinate with Sales and Production on short-, medium-, and long-term capacity plans and support timely new product launches.
• Direct daily supply allocation, review customer orders against forecasts, and resolve supply gaps or changes in demand.
• Lead import and export planning, including shipment schedules, documentation, customs compliance, and related costs.
• Provide management with clear reporting on sales, production, inventory, and supply performance; identify risks and recommend action.
• Drive improvements in planning processes, data, systems, and cross-functional ways of working.
• Manage the department’s budget and contribute to regional supply chain initiatives.